Held on September 17-18 in Bethesda, Maryland, this year’s Small Press Expo was a fantastic showcase for indie comic creators and anyone looking for the latest mini-comics, zines, and small press graphic novels. WWAC writers Rebecca Henely and Kayleigh Hearn attended SPX and now share some of the most intriguing titles they picked up, including…
The Beauty of Questions in Rebecca Sugar’s The Answer
The Answer Rebecca Sugar (writer), Elle Michalka (artist), and Tiffany Ford (artist) Cartoon Network Books The Answer is a picture book version of the Steven Universe episode of the same name, in which Garnet tells Steven how Ruby and Sapphire first met. Unlike the episode “The Answer,” which kicks off with Garnet waking Steven on his…
Fantasy Sports: Morally Grey Wizards Play Basketball
Fantasy Sports No. 1 Sam Bosma Nobrow Press Whether you’re suffering post-SPX withdrawal or are reflecting on your tragically SPX-free weekend, I’m sure you’re curious about the Ignatz winners. Who are these earnest indie creators picking up awards? Should I buy these books? I can enthusiastically say yes, buy them all and do it now,…
Why Your School Library Needs QUEER: A Graphic History
QUEER: A Graphic History Julia Scheele & Meg-John Barker Icon Books September 2016 QUEER: A Graphic History is the gender and sexuality textbook every school library should stock–on every shelf. It runs at an unrelenting pace, if you keep turning the pages, but each leaf has enough information and suggestion packed into a short paragraph…
Dark, Deliberate, Doomed: The Shadows that Run Alongside Our Car Review
You know that late-night confessional feeling, like when you spend too much time awake and start feeling the need to talk about things you wouldn’t otherwise discuss? You might be pulling an all-nighter with a study buddy or be twelve hours into a road trip, but soon enough, the secrets start spilling out.
Doctor Who Review: Third Doctor #1
Doctor Who: Third Doctor #1 Paul Cornell (Writer), Christopher Jones (Artist), Hi-Fi (Colors) Titan Comics September 14, 2016
Train to Busan Is A Refreshing Zombie Flick
Train to Busan Director: Yeon Sang Ho Starring: Gong Yoo, Kim Soo An, Jung Yu Mi Next Entertainment World July 20th, 2016 (S. Korea)/July 22nd, 2016 (Canada)
Fell in Love with a Dream: Calista Lynne’s We Awaken
We Awaken Calista Lynne Harmony Ink Press July 14, 2016 Disclaimer: A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Emotional Survivalism & Powdered Sherbet: How to Survive in the North
How to Survive in the North Luke Healy NoBrow November 2016 Disclaimer: This review is based on a review copy provided by the publisher. I’ve never been satisfied with sayings like you don’t know what you’ve got til it’s gone. Why bother having the saying if the meaning isn’t possible to apply preemptively? I am…
#TIFF16 Review: Sadako vs Kayako Is Funnier and Less Scary Than Expected
Sadako vs Kayako Director: Kôji Shiraishi Cast: Mizuki Yamamoto, Tina Tamashiro, Aimi Satsukawa, Misato Tanaka, Masahiro Komoto, Masanobu Ando, Runa Endo 2016
#TIFF16 Review: Raw Is Your New Favourite Cannibal Movie
Raw (Grave) Director: Julia Ducournau Cast: Garance Marillier, Ella Rumpf, Rabah Nait Oufella 2015 This review contains discussion of cannibalism and rape culture.
A European Werewolf in India: The Devourers
The Devourers Indra Das Del Rey July 12 2016 A mysterious man walks up to a quiet college professor one night at an outdoor festival in Kolkata. He is androgynous and charming, smoking a cigarette. The professor is intrigued and a little scared. Then the stranger says, “I’m a werewolf.”
